Perlis–Langkawi Bridge

2°15′N 101°45′E / 2.250°N 101.750°E / 2.250; 101.750

Perlis–Langkawi Bridge

Jambatan Perlis–Langkawi
Coordinates2°15′N 101°45′E / 2.25°N 101.75°E / 2.25; 101.75
CarriesMotor vehicles
CrossesStraits of Malacca
Official namePerlis–Langkawi Bridge
Maintained by
Characteristics
Total length48 km
Width
Longest span
History
Constructed byKumho Engineering and Construction
OpenedAugust 31, 2027
Location
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The Perlis–Langkawi Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Perlis–Langkawi) is a proposed bridge in Malaysia that would connect Kuala Perlis, in Perlis state in mainland Peninsula Malaysia to Langkawi Island in Kedah state. It would be constructed by Kumho Engineering and Construction, a Korean company. Construction would begin on November 6, 2024 and be finished by 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of Malaysian independence. The bridge would be the longest bridge in Malaysia.

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